Floods subside as German floods ease and fires blaze
Dispatches report German floods receding alleviating travel and communications cuts. In Iowa Webster City elevators burned with loss about 85000 dollars. European floods cause damage while political notices and legal actions stream through across regions.
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Nstithe Sultan
Xie
Duzhestan
Packprel & Ma Ates
Webster City
Iowa
Germany
Atte Pasha
Griggs' Glycerine Salve Ad Promises Quick Skin Cure
The salve is advertised as a universal cure for cuts bruises scalds burns wounds and eruptions. It claims positive pile and tetter relief with satisfaction guaranteed or money refunded at 25 cents. Sold by Richards and Solrbeck.
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Richards & Solrbeck
Cough syrup praised with playful mythic claim
All the alleys in Gunnison City are to be named after heathens while a humorous note promises goddesses will share the honor. The ad extols Dr Sellars Cough Syrup as a remedy for coughs colds and hopping coughs charming children who cry for more.
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Gunnison City
Dr. Sellar
A Washwoman Rejects a Streetcar Seat Offer
A stout washwoman declares she would not accept a seat on the street car. She laughs off the offer saying if she were thirty years younger and fully made up she would have been offered many seats long ago.
Be Red by Ayers Cherry Pectoral for Cold Symptoms
An 19th century ad text promotes Ayers Cherry Pectoral to treat December colds with inflammation coughs catarrh and irritation. It claims to soothe throat organs reduce soreness and clear inflammatory symptoms. The tone mirrors period medical advertisements.
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Ayer
Four Defamation Suits Filed in Milwaukee
Joan C. Lupwie and P. J. Somers sue William Cramer individually and as representative of Wisconsin collectors for defamation of private character. They seek $20,000. The action grows from an earlier suit by the complainants as a law firm in which they were awarded $1,200.
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Joan C. Lupwie
P. J. Somers
Ata
Milwaukee
Hbel
Wm. Cramer
Venting
Wisconsin
Aaw
Guylott’s Yellow Dock and Sar Sapparilla Patent Drink
An advertisement extols Guylott’s Yellow Dock and Sar Sapparilla as a pleasant cordial that strengthens, restores health, and purifies the blood of impurities and cancers. A separate note mentions a Kentucky woman using a corn plaster on a letter that allegedly caused a “dead” result, though the corn remained alive.
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Kentucky
Lyell
Dr Guysotts Yellow Dock and Sarsaparilla Praise
A gentleman writes that Dr Guysotts Yellow Dock and Sarsaparilla cured nacvere piles impure blood and general health. Another gentleman reports nervous debility heart palpitations braziness night sweats and sleeplessness improved by the remedy.
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Guysott
Yellow Dock
Sarparilla
Rumors Surround Death of Mime Roland Bonaparte
Unverified reports in Durie discuss the death of Mime Roland Bonaparte, described as mysterious and prompting many conjectures. A seasoned chemist is rumored to be connected to the death in a manner not considered reputable.
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Durie
Roland Bonaparte
Why Should They Boost With Parker Ginger Tonic
A health column urges using Parker's Ginger Tonic to restore energy and steadiness for workers. It cites a general decline in mood and stamina and claims the tonic can improve performance at modest cost. The piece also notes a noblewoman’s marriage to a baker and details about their ages and patronage.
Dead Shot at Tver Stirring Dr Pierce Pill Craze
A Dead Shot may be taken at Tver and billows disorders with Dr ROY Pierce's Pleasant Purgative Pelhta Maid yet certain operation and there is none of the reaction consequent upon taking severe and drastic catharties by druggists.
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Tver
Roy Pierce
Vermilion Ore Development Company Formed in Minnesota
A corporation is organized in St Paul Minnesota with capital of 10 million dollars to develop vermilion ore on the northwest shore of Lake Superior. A railroad will be built from the mines to Duluth or another suitable port on the lake.
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St Paul
Minn
Lake Superior
Duluth
Florestan Cologne Captivates Ladies with Delicate Fragrance
A breezy feature extols Florestan Cologne as a favorite among women, praising its delicate flowery scent and lingering appeal. The writeup highlights its refined charm and broad appeal in social settings.
Mexico May Claim Galveston Island and City
Rumor claims Mexico will demand the island and city of Galveston arguing they lie south of the boundary of territory ceded to the United States, a dispute reflecting lingering border tensions.
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Galveston
Mexico
United States
Big Success from Parker's Ginger Tonic Claimed Cure
A Dublin court writ compels Michael Davitt to appear in the Queen's Bench and enter into recognizance for good behavior. The piece also recounts a testimonial about Parker's Ginger Tonic curing a woman after two years of illness at a cost of a dollar fifty, noting she is now strong.
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Parker
R.D. Buffalo
Michakl Davitt
Court of Queen's Bench
Dublin
Parker's Hair Balsam Promises Nourishment and Luster
An advertisement touts Parker's Hair Balsam as a nourishing cure for hair loss and fading. It claims the product prevents falling and grayness while serving as an elegant dressing for the hair.
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Parker
Postmaster Reports Obscene Content in Local Paper
La Salle County Democrat refused mail privileges at La Salle post office due to obscene material cited to Postmaster General. Postmaster directed to receive the paper while district attorney assesses offensiveness.
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la Salle
la Salle County
Democrat
Historic Patent Remedies Endorsed by Physicians
The note urges readers to seek Culden's druggists cure for coughs and pains, praises Hale's Honey of Horehound and Tur for quick relief, and claims Pike's Toothache Drops cure in one minute. Culden's is recommended as the sole trusted source.
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Hale
Pike
Coupen
New Democratic Paper Debuts in Cincinnati
The Newts, a Democratic inspired two cent paper, appeared in Cincinnati on Saturday. John R. McLean, proprietor of the Enquirer, plans to launch a one cent opposition.
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Tne Newts
Cincinnati
John R. McLean
Fnquirer
Free cough syrup sample from local drug stores
Readers can obtain a free sample bottle of Dr Bosanko's Cough and Lung Syrup at O. 8 Bryant and Wm Clendenin's drug stores. The sample aims to relieve obstinate coughs and illustrate the effect of the regular 50 cent size. It is advertised for asthma bronchitis and chest pains linked to throat and lung diseases.
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Bryant
Wm Clendenin
Dr. Bosanko
Court Hearstings in Key West Prompt Editor Pendleton Deathless
In Key West Florida editor C H Pendleton faces insults in court amid a dispute involving a lieutenant governor. The exchange centers on sharp phrases and accusations during a formal proceeding, highlighting a clash between media and state officials.
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Key West
Fla
H. Pendleton
Unclear manuscript fragment references food and storage terms
Fragmentary text mentions beef tonic and refrigeration concepts, with garbled terms for stabilization and valuable storage. No clear event, date, or proper names to identify.
Fragmentary OCR Note Hints at Graphic Injury
Fragmented text references flesh eaten from an arm and blood mention. Names and context are garbled, with unclear event, people, or location. The readable parts indicate a violent injury description but lack coherent details to identify a person, place, or incident.
Louisville interracial marriage divorce case shocks court
A Louisville court hears a case where a Black waiter married a mixed-race woman who later was revealed to be white by law. He seeks divorce on interracial marriage grounds, citing rigid state laws and perceived deception. The woman, once adopted by a prominent citizen, fell from social standing amid the scandal.
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Louisville
Bob
Wells' Health Renewer Claim Tests Readers
A brief note touts Wells' Health Renewer as a product promising restoration of vigor, urging readers to visit $1 druggists for purchase. The claim appears in a standard advertising snippet typical of periodical pages.
Deacon James Sreny subjected to assault in Topeka
James Sreny a deacon of the Congregational church in Topeka was whipped by Mrs Kinsel who claims insult at her home. Sreny denies any insult and suspects blackmail. The Society of Friends plans a Mt Pleasant Ohio paper with Dr Dougan Clark as editor under the title the Goaped Arpromtor.
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Pracnt
Pos
Howe
France
Germany
Austria
Rhine
Garonne
Theresa Sturla
Charles Stiles
Chicago
Toolock
Harlem
Boston
Port Chester
JaMes Sreny
Congregational
Topeka
Mre Kinsel
Seery
Tuk Society of Friends
Mt Pleasant
Ohio
Dougan Clark
World’s Dispensary ad seeks books and political backing
An 1884 presidential nomination plan is noted as organized by a San Francisco club for Robert T. Lincoln. The ad invites Yotuna men and middle aged readers to mail three stamps for Part VII of the Worlds Dispensary Dime Series, offering medical advice and books from the World’s Dispensary Medical Association in Buffalo, NY.
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Irish National League
Limerick
Dusitt
Bighee
Supreme Court of the
Cherokee Netien
Hono J Coles
B. Mayeo
Arthur
Clayton McMichal
Philadelphia
United States
Distret
Columbia
McMichal
Cleveland
Brockville
Salmon Point Reef
J W Mc Donald
Folger
Dennis & Ellis
Cape Vincent
Buffalo, N
San Francisco
Robert T. Lincoln
World's Dispensary Medical Association
Buffalo
Marriage Stated as Grace by SUMMERHREEZE Judge Dr KLINK
The article discusses SUMMERHREEZE praising marriage as a grace leading to reportance. It highlights Dr KLINK’s Great Nerve Heston as a marvel of the age for nerve diseases. The text includes an address at 93 Arch Street, Philadelphia.
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Summerhreeze
Bururseton Man Accused of Killing Wife Over Promises
A Burlington Enterprise report says a Bururseton man killed his wife Kee ly over alleged better promises than deeds. Police say the motive centers on perceived loyalty and unmet expectations amid marital strain.
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Keely
Burlington Enterpriae
Electric Bitters Sold For Fifty Cents In 19th Century Ad
An advertisement extols Electric Bitters as the sole cure for illness and moral decline, praising a devoted wife and mother and urging stomach and bowel regulation, blood purification, and elimination of toxic humors. Sold by Richards & Solirbeck. It adds a quip about a poet blacking a sock to hide wear.
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Constanly
Anes
Richards & Solirbeck
Dr King’s New Discovery Trial Bottles At Local Drug Store
A rush at Richands & Split beck’s offers free trial bottles of Dr King’s New Discovery for coughs colds and throat lung ailments. San Francisco Chinamen celebrate the Emperor’s birthday by displaying a dragon on a yellow banner and lantern-lit Chinatown quarters.
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Richands & Splitbeck’s
Dr King
San Francisco
Chinatown
Bucklen's Arnica Salve for skin woes sale
Bucklen's Arnica Salve advertised as the best salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions. It is guaranteed to give satisfaction or money refunded, price twenty five cents per box. Sold by Richards and Sohrbeck.
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Bucklen
Arnica
Richards & Sohrbeck
Boss swapper tale from Conyers Weekly
A town man claims he traded a pocket knife for a pistol a shotgun a cow a horse and finally sold the horse for 500 dollars. He invested the 500 and drew 2000 in five years then left the 2000 with Intercat at 10 percent for five years and now shows a result of minus 8000 dollars from the knife trade.
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Tuxie
Intercat
Conyers
The Positive Cure Promises Quick Relief
The ad touts Dr. Bigelow's Positive Cure from Richards & Sobhrbeck's drug store as a remedy for persistent coughing. It claims a trial bottle costs nothing and promises rapid improvement, urging readers to seek wellness and enjoy life again.
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Richards & Sobhrbeck
Dr. Bigelow
Boston man proposes large nets for fire department safety
A Boston resident suggests providing the city Fire Department with large nets mounted on poles so that people endangered by fire could jump from high places into safety, offering a practical rescue option.
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Boston
Prince
Dr Jonce Red Clover Tonic Advertised in 19th Century Style
A humorous ad copy urges readers to buy Dr Jonce Red Clover Tonic from Richards & Sohberbeck's drug store. It claims the tonic cures a weary man with lost friends, a burned house, ruined business, pimples, and blitches at 50 cents a bottle.
British Minister Arrested While Fishing in Maryland
The British Minister Lroxville Sacksville was arrested by a Maryland constable for violating fishing laws during a visit. He contended that sports abroad would not bind him, and was later released after questioning.
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Lroxville
Sacksville West
Maryland
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